Software Engineer

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense solutions provider in Colorado Springs is seeking a Software Development Engineer to support dynamic projects using a SecDevOps approach. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of software engineering experience and a Bachelor's in a relevant field. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions. Key skills include Linux, Agile, and Java or C/C++. The role offers a competitive salary between $130,000 and $150,000 based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with Java and/or C/C++ programming.
• Backend development experience with front-end implementations.
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Active SECRET clearance with ability to obtain TS.

Responsibilities

• Support dynamic, agile projects with a SecDevOps approach.
• Independently design, implement, and maintain software solutions.
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers.
• Support multiple projects addressing critical issues.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Agile

Software Development

Configuration Management

SecDevOps

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

C

C++

Scripting

Database

SQL

Education

BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Atlassian tools

Job description

About the Role

Readiness Delivered. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership of our actions always striving to do the right thing.

Position: Software Development Engineer

The position will support dynamic, agile projects implementing a SecDevOps approach across all phases of the software development lifecycle, to include design, development, test, and operational support/user feedback. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently as well as within a team setting on the design, implementation, and maintenance/troubleshooting of new and existing software solutions.

Responsibilities

The candidate must be self‑motivated, a self‑learner, and able to work well within a dynamic schedule. They must show ability to effectively communicate with various team members, customers, as well as vendor support. They must be able to leverage modern industry standard technologies in the engineered solutions and be able to provide status of design efforts. The Software Development Engineer may be expected to support more than one project at a time, bringing knowledge and experience to help not only their primary project but also support other projects addressing critical issues and challenges.

Key Skills & Technologies

Linux, Windows, Agile, Software Development, Configuration Management, SecDevOps, CI/CD, Virtual machines, VMWare, Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, Java, C, C++, Scripting, Database, SQL.

Required Experience

• 3-5 years software engineering
• BS in SE, CS, EE, CE, or other engineering equivalent
• Java and/or C/C++ programming
• Experience with both Linux and Windows platforms highly preferred
• Backend development experience with front‑end implementations
• Scripting in Python, Bash, PowerShell
• Ability to learn, take ownership, and deliver high‑quality results in an unstructured environment
• Experience using Atlassian tools
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment
• Experience in scoping effort to accomplish a task
• Ability to effectively work in a team (IPT) environment
• A minimum of an active SECRET clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a TS

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Network programming, multi‑threaded programming and/or client‑server programming
• Experience in Sec/Dev/Ops design and implementation
• Docker/Container & Kubernetes design and implementation knowledge and experience on premise and cloud
• CI/CD Pipeline implementation
• Experience designing software solutions to complex engineering problems
• Experience leading teams in software development, and mentoring/coaching newer software engineers
• Experience defining and developing requirements with customers
• Experience designing/architecting a solution to satisfy them, and developing the test methodology to verify them
• TS Clearance
• Experience in GUI (frontend), can be in Javascript, PHP or other
• Experience using Angular and/or React JS frameworks
• Experience in C#
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational database applications

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and education.

Salary Range: $130,000–$150,000.

Additional Information

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long‑haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.